Definitions
- Referring to the process of sending a package or item to a new address after it was initially shipped to the wrong address. - Talking about the act of shipping an item again after it was returned to the sender. - Describing the practice of shipping items to a third-party reshipping service for international delivery.
- Referring to the process of sending mail or packages from one address to another. - Talking about the act of redirecting emails or messages to a different recipient. - Describing the practice of sending a shipment to a third-party forwarding service for international delivery.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve sending items or packages to a different address.
- 2Both can be used for international delivery.
- 3Both require an additional shipping step beyond the initial shipment.
- 4Both can be used to correct shipping errors or redirect mail.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Reshipping is often used to correct shipping errors, while forwarding can be used for a variety of purposes, including relocation or temporary address changes.
- 2Timing: Reshipping usually occurs after the initial shipment has been delivered, while forwarding can occur before or after the initial shipment.
- 3Scope: Reshipping typically involves a single package or item, while forwarding can involve multiple packages or types of mail.
- 4Responsibility: Reshipping is often the responsibility of the sender or recipient, while forwarding may be handled by a third-party service.
- 5Cost: Reshipping may incur additional costs for the sender or recipient, while forwarding may be a free or low-cost service provided by the postal service or a third-party service.
Remember this!
Reshipping and forwarding are both methods of sending items or mail to a different address. However, reshipping is typically used to correct shipping errors or send a package again after it was returned, while forwarding can be used for a variety of purposes, including relocation or temporary address changes. Additionally, reshipping usually involves a single package or item, while forwarding can involve multiple packages or types of mail.
